Which of the following statements about the 'Marrakech Partnership' is/are correct?
- 1It is an intergovernmental partnership for global climate action.
- 2It is not only an intergovernmental partnership for global climate action but also a collaboration between governments and other stakeholders like cities, businesses and investors.
- 3This partnership is guided by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A1 and 2 only
- B1 and 3 only
- C1, 2 and 3
- D2 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: the Marrakech Partnership for Global Climate Action, launched at COP22 in Marrakech in 2016, is an intergovernmental partnership for global climate action. Statement 2 is correct: it goes beyond governments to enable collaboration between governments and non-party stakeholders such as cities, regions, businesses and investors. Statement 3 is correct: its actions are guided by the long-term goals of the Paris Agreement and undertaken in the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. With all three statements correct, the answer is (C). (Cross-checked with Testbook's and Synopsis IAS's CDS-I 2024 analyses and UNFCCC sources.)